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Early chapter books for ages 6-9
Furry friends, big hearts and a whole lot of mischief!
Frankie and Crew is a funny, heartwarming early chapter book series about Frankie Fonk, a fluffy pup named Cooper, and all the animals (and neighbors) who keep life on the cul-de-sac anything but boring.
Stories for kids who love animals
Every Frankie and Crew book is a quick, funny read about the everyday adventures of living with pets: the messes, the mix-ups and the moments that make them family.
Real pet problems
Stories built on the silly, sticky, very real situations every pet family knows.
Just-right chapters
Short chapters and lots of laughs, made for growing readers ages 6-9.
Free extras
Coloring pages, activity sheets and pet-themed printables to go with the books.
The books
Book 1
Cooper the Pooper
The very first Frankie and Crew adventure, starring Cooper.
Ages 6-9 · Kindle and paperback
Coming soon!
Book 2
Addie Loves Daddy
Ages 6-9
Coming soon!
Book 3
The Maxi Taxi
Ages 6-9
Coming soon!
Meet the crew
Two legs or four, everyone on the cul-de-sac has a story. Click anyone to meet them.
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Frankie Fonk
Age 9, lives on the cul-de-sac
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Cooper
The Fonks’ fluffy Pomski.
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Fletcher Fonk
Frankie’s dad.
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Fanny Fonk
Frankie’s mom.
Fun & freebies
Print them, color them, share them. New sheets arrive with every book.
Coloring pages
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Activity sheets
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Pet care printables
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Bookmarks
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For parents & educators
Frankie and Crew books are a great fit for new independent readers, read-alouds and classrooms that love a good animal story. Discussion questions and classroom extras are on the way.
Meet the neighbors
Frankie lives on Lakeview Court, a cul-de-sac full of stories (and pets!). The families next door star in their own book series, too.
Ages 8-12
Cruisy Susy
Middle grade adventures aboard the SS Funshine cruise ship.
Ages 7-11
Trail Mix Twins
Miles and Mason Murphy explore America’s national parks.
Coming soon!
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